Beacon Hill Middle School

Grades and report cards are available through the CSD Infinite Campus Parent Portal and Student Portal. For support with logging in go to https://bhms.csdecatur.net/students/accessing-grades-and-reporting-documents

Staff is aware of an issue with the BHMS report cards. Students' gradebooks include final grades, and families can use the Gradebook to ascertain overall performance for the term. We will update this message next week with an update on middle school report cards. K-5 and high school report cards are available to students and families.

𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬:
🐾Select "Documents" on the left navigation bar.

🐾Any report card and/or progress report posted this year will be available for viewing and downloading.

𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬:
🐾Select "Grades" on the left navigation bar.

🐾"Grade Book Updates" will show changes in the grade book made within the last 14 days.

🐾Pro tip: To hide the standards for which there are not yet posted assignments or scores, in the mobile app or your computer browser, tap/select Settings and select the box next to Hide rows without grades or assignments.

The second edition of the Bulldog Bulletin is live! Produced by our ELA Journalism enrichment students in Ms. Gary's classroom, this issue highlights the unique voices and perspectives of our middle school community. 👉 https://beaconhillstudentnews.net/

One chapter closes, an exciting new journey begins! Next stop: high school!

As one chapter closes, an exciting new journey begins! 🎓 Huge congratulations to the BHMS 8th-grade class, who are officially ready to take on high school this August. A special thank you to 8th-Grade Assistant Principal Ron Johnson and his wonderful team for putting together a beautiful send-off. The celebration featured encouraging words from Principals Glenn and Thomas, along with an amazing performance by Mr. Crosby's Steel Drum Band! 🥁 Best of luck to the new DHS Class of 2030—we are so proud of you! 🎉 Below are links to the video and photo montage from the ceremony!

👉Video Montage: https://youtu.be/P4i0G5uqNSk?si=-CyQdUczbQZw2av0

👉Photo montage: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SxmO-afdWai1VhdOsXVKZRrZ0A38AxmV/view?usp=sharing

✨ BIG SHOUT-OUT: MS. BOSWELL & THE YEARBOOK CLUB! ✨

Congratulations to Ms. Boswell and our incredible Yearbook Club crew for a spectacularly successful yearbook!

Because of their months of hard work, creative design, and dedication, the 2026 Beacon Hill Middle School yearbook, "Instant Memories," is officially in our students' hands!

How do we explore the unknown? Our 6th graders recently tackled this question through their latest Statement of Inquiry: Innovation, modeling, and evidence help us explore if we are alone in our ever-changing universe.

After researching the unique characteristics of our neighboring planets, students stepped into the role of space-age travel agents. Their mission: market a planet of their choice as the ultimate vacation destination for Earthlings.

Students are demonstrating impressive creativity and scientific understanding through a variety of formats, including:

🚀Detailed travel brochures

🚀3D planetary models

🚀Digital advertisements and books

To celebrate their hard work, students will showcase their work in a cross-team gallery walk this week. This interactive session will allow students to showcase their projects, learn from their peers, and practice giving professional, constructive feedback. What an awesome way to round out the end of 6th grade- Kudos to the 6th-grade scientists and the teachers who supported and planned this end-of-year activity!

Engineering the Future: 7th Grade Math Sphero Challenge

Our 7th-grade mathematicians are concluding the year by shifting to a tech-driven engineering project where math comes alive! In an exciting, high-engagement final project, students are working in teams to design, build, and conquer complex obstacle courses.

This real-world mission requires students to "train" their Sphero robots using block coding in the app. The goal is a perfect run: navigating their robotic "buddies" through custom-built cardboard and duct-tape courses completely unscathed. By blending spatial reasoning with precise programming, our Bulldogs are proving that math is truly a tool for innovation.

8th Grade Dance Recap! 💃✨

Our 8th graders took over the dance floor last week for an unforgettable night of music, dinner, and celebration! It was the perfect way to honor the hard work and dedication this class has shown all year long.

🪩Highlights of the Night:
Community Connection: Students enjoyed a formal dinner while reflecting on their favorite middle school memories.

🪩Bulldog Spirit: The energy was electric, reminding us all why BHMS is such a special place to learn and grow.

🪩A Well-Deserved Break: After a busy season of testing and projects, it was a joy to see our students simply celebrating their success together.

A special thank you to Shani Vickery for organizing the event and to all the 8th-grade teachers and volunteer parents who helped!

🏆 Three Years of Excellence: BHMS Earns the GOSA Bronze Award!

We are thrilled to announce that Beacon Hill Middle School has been officially recognized as a Highest Performing Bronze Award winner by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)!
This prestigious honor isn't just about one test or one classroom—it’s a reflection of three consecutive years of unwavering dedication, academic rigor, and growth.

🍎 It Takes a Village
This achievement belongs to our incredible students and our entire dedicated staff. From our custodians who ensure a safe environment for learning, to our administrators who guide our vision, and especially our teachers who inspire excellence in the classroom every day—this is your win. It is the collective hard work of every professional in our building that makes this success possible.

🌿 AQ Students Join the Atlanta City Nature Challenge 2026!

On Monday, April 27, a group of 45 sixth and seventh grade Adventure Quest students proudly represented Beacon Hill Middle School during the Atlanta City Nature Challenge 2026 in partnership with Wylde Center.

Students spent the day exploring local green spaces, observing wildlife, and documenting plants, insects, and other living organisms using community science tools. Through their teamwork and curiosity, our students contributed over 300 observations to this worldwide event—helping scientists and communities better understand and appreciate urban biodiversity.

This experience was an exciting opportunity for students to apply what they have been learning in class about environmental stewardship, observation skills, and the importance of connecting with nature. It was inspiring to watch students enthusiastically search for species, ask thoughtful questions, and realize that science can happen anywhere—even in the middle of a city.

We are incredibly grateful to Wylde Center, Fernbank Museum, and all event organizers for providing such a meaningful hands-on learning experience for our students.

We are proud of the way Beacon Hill students represented our school with energy, curiosity, and respect for the natural world! 🌎📸 Fernbank Museum